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Marley Court Care Home LimitedLancashire

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Rated:GoodNursing

Marley Court Care Home Limited

Bolton Road, Heath Charnock, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 4AZ

01257226700

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

9 November 2023

Provider

Marley Court Care Home Limited

Beds

49 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 27 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 19 are the same and 8 are lower.

8 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodSept 2015
Requires ImprovementJan 2018
Requires ImprovementApr 2019
GoodOct 2020
GoodDec 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Marley Court Care Home Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Marley Court Care Home Limited

Marley Court Care Home is a nursing home in Lancashire, providing nursing and personal care for people living with dementia and physical health conditions. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Marley Court provides nursing and personal care for up to 49 people living with dementia and physical health conditions. At inspection, 40 people were using the service. The manager has implemented strong safety practices, including secure medicine administration through staff training and clear recordkeeping, alongside multiple process improvements since taking post.

A relative praised this approach, saying "It's that sort of forward thinking I'm impressed with. " Staff levels were confirmed as sufficient to meet people's needs, with the manager and team working closely to maintain people's independence. Communication was described as excellent by relatives, with one noting "It's like a well-oiled machine here.

The service involves people and relatives in creating individualised care plans addressing nutritional needs and preferences. Staff receive training support to underpin their roles, and people are supported to have maximum choice and control over their lives. A visiting professional observed that staff consistently explain procedures, check understanding and gain consent before proceeding.

The manager and team have created an environment of compassion and respect for people's dignity, individuality and independence.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 December 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 49 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PR7 4AZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 30 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 November 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Marley Court Care Home Limited's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Marley Court Care Home Limited, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Marley Court Care Home Limited, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Marley Court Care Home Limited's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees